Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 hero balance changes arrive October 9

NetEase has detailed the hero balance changes for Marvel Rivals Season 10.5, going live on October 9, 2026, at 9 AM UTC. Magneto, Hulk, The Thing, Cyclops, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Phoenix, Adam Warlock, Gambit, and Jubilee are buffed, while only Devil Dinosaur, Gorr the God Butcher, and Scarlet Witch are nerfed. No new hero debuts this patch; instead, two Avengers-themed game modes are coming.

• Season 10.5 balance changes go live October 9, 2026, at 9 AM UTC
• 10 heroes buffed, only 3 nerfed
• Iron Man's missiles now auto-track enemies, damage cut from 20 to 10
• No new hero; two Avengers-themed modes instead